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The Carle is the international champion for picture-book art. We collect, preserve, and present picture-book art for audiences passionate about art and books.
Jerry Pinkney, Illustration for Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World by Marilyn Nelson (Dial Books). Courtesy of Gloria Jean Pinkney. © 2009 Jerry Pinkney.
Eric Carle, Illustration for The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. Collection of The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 2011 Penguin Random House LLC.
Juana Martinez-Neal, Illustration for La Princesa and the Pea by Susan Middleton Elya (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books). Museum Purchase. © 2017 Juana Martinez-Neal.
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Open until 8pm on Thursdays in July and August! Come relax and savor a season of stories, art, and live music for visitors of all ages.
Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!
As part of Summer at The Carle enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!
Famous Author Bob Shea will read one or two of his beloved stories and then share his proprietary drawing secrets.
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